The Final Step of the HiFi Reality Series So… you’ve made it this far. You’ve survived How to Build the Perfect HiFi System (Without Losing Your Mind), breezed through HiFi on a Budget for Dummies, and maybe even swallowed The…
Category: Music
When Background Music Becomes Musical Wallpaper — and Why It’s a Crime Against Music
Music matters to me. Deeply. It is not just something pleasant in the background. It is a passion, a lifelong companion and often a source of pure joy. I love music across genres: Soul, Jazz, Experimental Fusion and yes, I…
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🔵 HiFi on a Budget: The Blue Pill
So you have chosen the blue pill. 😎 You've chosen 🔵 Option A: All-in-One – The Minimalist Marvel.(If you're wondering what this is all about, check out the prequel: HiFi on a Budget for Dummies) As Morpheus so elegantly put…
🎧 HiFi on a Budget for Dummies
So, you survived my epic HiFi deep-dive—congrats! But if all that talk about DACs, diminishing returns, HDMI eARC, and room correction made your head spin? Don’t worry. This follow-up is for you. You just want great sound, a realistic budget…
🎵 How to Build the Perfect HiFi System (Without Losing Your Mind)
I just returned from the High End Munich 2025 — the world’s largest trade show for high-end audio — and let me tell you: it was a breathtaking and slightly overwhelming experience: Room after room of shiny components, eye-watering price…
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Tesla’s Lackluster Audio Experience: A Missed Opportunity for Innovation
Tesla, the trailblazer in the realm of electric vehicles, has undeniably revolutionized the automotive industry with its innovative technologies and sleek designs. However, one area where Tesla falls short of its reputation as a paragon of excellence is in its…
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I climbed Maslow’s pyramid!
They say being an audiophile is like having a disease. An addiction that nags at you constantly to find more and more improvements to your own HIFI system. I think I have finally climbed to the top of Mount Everest.…
The Tower of Babel
In a world of sound, there lived a passionate audiophile named Alex. Alex had a collection of hi-fi audio devices that he loved to connect and experiment with to create the perfect sound. Over time, his collection grew and grew,…
From Forum Fandom to Audio Bliss…
The tale of Alex and his PS Audio DirectStream DAC MKII Once upon a time, there was a music lover named Alex. He had always been passionate about HiFi systems and the pursuit of the perfect listening experience. For months,…
New data storage and processing for my media
Each of us has important personal information that we want to protect and preserve. For me, these are a few documents but mainly my own photo collection. While many things can be recovered (albeit with some difficulty), in the event…
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